Ajinca started in place of the injured Omer Asik (back) and scored 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT) while grabbing eight rebounds in 21 minutes against the Nuggets Friday.

Ajinca has averaged 19 minutes per game during Asik's absence. He can be a decent short-term source of points and rebounds for streaming managers as long as Asik remains out.

Ajinca will man center for the inactive Omer Asik (back) on Monday in Portland, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Ajinca has averaged a measly 8.5 minutes per game on the season, with two DNPs in eight contests, but a boost to his workload can be expected. While he's unlikely to approach a full complement of minutes due to the presence of Jeff Withey and Ryan Anderson in the frontcourt, Ajinca has posted per-36 output of 13.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in his brief run, which could be profitable if a streaming option is required.

Ajinca never left the bench during Monday's loss to the Cavaliers.

The silver lining for Ajinca is that fellow center Jeff Withey didn't make an appearance either. Instead, coach Monty Williams decided to roll with Ryan Anderson as his only backup big man. Ajinca has only been playing sparingly when he does get in the game, averaging 6.8 minutes per game.

Ajinca is currently buried on the depth chart and has only made an appearance in three games this season.

There's not much room for Ajinca to operate when Anthony Davis and Omer Asik are occupying the frontcourt. Ajinca's minutes have been a casualty of this phenomena and there's no reason to believe it will change as the season progresses.

Ajinca (quad/hamstring) played 11 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's preseason game against the Wizards, scoring four points (2-2 FG) with four rebounds and two blocks.

As long as he stays healthy, Ajinca should be Omer Asik's primary backup at center for the Pelicans, although that's no guarantee he'll see even the modest 17 minutes per game he got last season.

Ajinca (quad, hamstring) has missed the last two days of practice due to injury, the Times-Picayune reports.

Ajinca, who has worked with coaches all summer in an effort to get stronger and more productive around the rim, strained his quad and hamstring in practice Wednesday, reducing him to a spectator role. The favorite for minutes behind Omer Asik at center, Ajinca's injury could open the door for second-year man Jeff Withey or rookie Patric Young to prove they deserve time on the floor.

Alexis Ajinca has decided not to play in this summer's FIBA World Cup of Basketball.

With his wife expected to give birth during the tournament, Ajinca has decided to stay home rather than join Team France. "This is a blow," France coach Vincent Collet said of losing his starting center, "but we must move forward with those who are there." Despite his importance to his national team, Ajinca doesn't hold the same importance with the New Orleans Pelicans and won't be much of a fantasy factor playing behind Anthony Davis and Omer Asik in 2014-15.

Alexis Ajinca started at center and hit 7-of-12 shots for 17 points, seven rebounds, a steal and three blocks in Saturday's loss to the Rockets.

That's a nice line from Ajinca, who didn't even play on Wednesday against the Suns. With Anthony Davis done, Ajinca could continue to start and would make for a cheap fantasy play if that's the case.

Alexis Ajinca is not injured, but didn't play on Wednesday due to a matchup with the Suns.

Ajinca is 7-2 and the Suns play a quick version of small ball, so Ajinca's absence made some sense. He should be back in action on Friday.

Alexis Ajinca started at power forward against the Spurs on Saturday with two points, seven boards and one assist in 27 minutes.

He had a couple nice games before tonight, but he looked lost against a very good Spurs team. Ajinca is far from a strong pickup, but he's a double-double threat and should see minutes in the high 20s until Anthony Davis (ankle) can return.

Alexis Ajinca shot 3-of-6 for nine points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three blocks in 28 minutes during Friday's win over the Jazz.

Ajinca started the second half in place of the injured Anthony Davis and came one point shy of recording his second consecutive double-double. There isn't Anthony Davis-type upside here, but Ajinca has averaged 9.7 points, 10 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks over his last three games. We're awaiting word on Davis' injury, but Ajinca just became interesting speculative add for owners in search of boards and blocks.

Alexis Ajinca double-doubled during Wednesday's 98-96 win over the Clippers with 14 points, 11 boards, one assist and five fouls in 28 minutes.

He is outplaying Greg Stiemsma tonight, but the Pelicans had to play Al-Farouq Aminu at small forward, which kept most of the minutes available at center due to Anthony Davis staying at power forward. There is little reason to pick up Ajinca based on this game along.

Alexis Ajinca will sign a two-year deal with the Pelicans once he buys out his contract with his current team in France.

The deal is expected to be fully guaranteed at the league minimum, providing New Orleans with some affordable frontcourt depth. Ajinca isn't a fantasy consideration, however, and he sports NBA career averages of 3.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 personal fouls in under eight minutes per game.

Alexis Ajinca has decided to remain with SIG Strasbourg in France this season.

Ajinca had an 'NBA-out' clause in his contract and he's still interested in returning to the NBA eventually, but for now he wants to continue build on the past year's success overseas. Thanks in part to a strong effort during EuroBasket, Ajinca had drawn interest from the Jazz and Thunder.

According to L'Equipe, both Utah and Oklahoma City in the 7'2 big man.

Ajinca re-signed with his French team, SIG Stasburg, in August. A strong showing at the EuroBasket Championship is raising his profile.

Former NBA big man Alexis Ajinca has re-signed with the French team SIG Strasbourg.

Ajinca has career NBA averages of 3.1 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, playing limited minutes in four seasons with the Bobcats, Mavericks and Raptors. He was far more productive in France last year, scoring 15.3 points per game, and may spend the rest of his career overseas.

Alexis Ajinca has re-signed with SIG Strasbourg in France.

Ajinca, the No. 20 overall pick of the 2008 draft, will receive a one-year deal with the French club. Despite being a true 7-footer, Ajinca could never really catch on in the NBA, spending parts of three seasons with the Bobcats, Mavericks and Raptors. He's still just 24 years old.

Alexis Ajinca has signed with SIG Strasbourg in France.

Ajinca was unable to secure a deal in the NBA and chose to return to France instead. He's only 23, so it's possible he could come back stateside if he shows improvement abroad.

The Knicks have added Alexis Ajinca to their free-agent wish list.

New York would only sign him to a one-year deal, and they're also looking for veteran frontcourt help from guys like Jeff Foster, Kurt Thomas or Aaron Gray. Ajinca is only 23 years old and has nice upside, as he can block shots and has 3-point range, but he needs to get stronger and improve his basketball IQ.

Raptors big man Alexis Ajinca is reportedly close to signing with the Spanish team Blancos de Rueda Valladolid.

Ajinca played a small role in Toronto last season, but the Raptors have an affordable $2.3 million team option for him next season. It is therefore likely that he'll need to negotiate an out-clause into any deal, though the Raptors could release him if they are so inclined.